State Purchases invites sealed bids for supplies and vehicles
The State Division of Purchases invites sealed bids ending variously June 1960s for flour, metalware, pumps, dialysis equipment, athletic gear, lumber hardware, ready mix concrete, gravel, asphalt paving, road supplies, and vehicles. Specifications require written applications, forms from the Division, and vendor registration. Multiple agencies including West Virginia institutions and Charleston city projects are named with specific bid deadlines and delivery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmisas
West Virginia
Clarence E. Johnson
Stk Ig
West Verge
Division of
Meany
Dru
Agahcaten
Clarence E. Jommnson
Andrew S Rowan S
Sweet Springs
West Marcumbay
Marroe County
Purcnaws
Lakin State Hospital
State Division
Denmar
Clarence
John
SGN
Department of Health
Ater Ap. m
Clarence E
O'visien
Cappina
SRC
Charleston
Anna
Department of Mental Health
Clarence £. Johnson
Nitra
W. Va
Division of Purchases
State Division of
State Road Commission
Bay Briarta
Seus
Vwa. Om
Ives
Shepherd College
RCA
Thats Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tne City
Gentry City
Weather forecast summary from scattered reports
Weather across the region calls for warmth with highs near the mid 80s in some areas and cooler lows around the mid 60s. Expect increasing cloudiness and showers from Sunday through Tuesday, with rainfall totals between a half and one inch. West Virginia and Kentucky show mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, while Virginia and surrounding areas anticipate a cool, dry start to the period before warming trends resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Central
Plains
Texas
Ae Pier
S& Pm
South
Charleston
Washington
West Virginia
Virginia
Perth
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Albany
Alpena
Mich
Ohio
Vananta
Baltimore
Birmingham
Boise
Burlington
Cage Hatteras
Columbus
Dallas
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Bonds Forfeited By Two Women In Theft Cases
Two women forfeited $27 bonds in Municipal Court for shoplifting after failing to appear. Patricia Haddad of 4406 Noyes Ave. was charged with taking merchandise from Diamond Department Store and Belva Day of Eleanor with theft from Stone & Thomas Department Store. A shoplifting charge against George Tilghmen of Charleston was continued to June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Haddad
Noyes Ave
Belva Day
Eleanor
Haddad
Diamond Department
Stone & Thomas
George Tilghmen
Charleston
Teamster Pension Fund Loan Probe Unfolds In Court
A federal grand jury in New York is probing loan activities tied to a $400 million Teamsters pension fund. The Chicago based fund is under scrutiny as lawyers seek to quash three grand jury subpoenas covering the Central Southeast and Southwest regions. Judge William B. Herlands reserved ruling on the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teamsters Union
Grand
International Brotherhood of Team
Sters Pension Fund
William B. Herlands
Wider jet lanes planned amid safety protests
United States Britain and Canada announced they will suspend the narrower 90 mile jet air lanes over the Atlantic starting Sunday and revert to 120 nautical mile lanes. The move follows strong protests by airline pilot groups who called the 90 mile lanes unsafe. The decision is seen by some as a victory for pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
United States
Britain
Canada
Atlantic
Barge with Acid Sinks in Mississippi River Near Memphis
A barge carrying 1000 tons of hydrochloric acid sank in the Mississippi River about 15 river miles north of Memphis. The sinking end of the barge rested on the river bottom while the other end protruded. Coast Guard reported uncertain if acid leaked and health officials warned swimmers to avoid contact with water.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Coast Guard
Dennis Brown
Atlanta Firemen Return to Work After Mediation Deal
Atlanta firemen end strike and return to duty after an accord with city officials to have grievances heard by a mediator. Court action against union leaders will be dropped, and Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. had warned of replacements if workers did not return by the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ivan Allen Jr
Virginia Disparity In Telephone Rates Highlighted
A regional look shows intrastate calls costing more than interstate ones in Virginia but with smaller gaps than neighboring West Virginia. The article notes the disparity narrows at night and cites specific routes from Columbus to Belpre and Charleston to Parkersburg, plus local street light installs on Lee Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Columbus
Belpre
Parkersburg
Charleston
First Teacher of the Year Award Granted at CHS
Mrs. Mary Hark, retiring from Charleston High School, receives the first Teacher of the Year honor from the Future Teachers Club. The award, created this spring, includes a plaque to be permanently displayed with each year’s honoree inscribed. Hark taught Spanish since 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hark
Charleston ‘High School
Teachers ‘of America Club
Leach
Hark
CHS
Mystery Powder Explodes Burns Youth in St Albans
A 13 year old St Albans boy told hospital attendants he was given powder on Friday and struck a match to it. The powder exploded burning his face arms and legs in first and second degree injuries. He is reported in good condition. Melva Lee Henson of Rt. 17 St Albans was linked to the incident though the boy did not know the powder’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Albans
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Melva (Lee) I Henson
Rt. 17
St. Albans
State School Boards Seen As Too Timid
Dr. James E. Allen Jr., New York education commissioner, told the Southern Region School Boards Association that excessive federal control of education would stem from state action. He urged stronger state boards of Education, saying many are too timid and fear being seen as too strong. Allen, a native of Elkins and Davis & Elkins College grad, noted a trend toward losing sight of local control and state responsibility as local systems shape policy.
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Huntington
James E. Allen Jr
New York
Southern Region
Allen
Elkins
Davis & Elkins College
West Virginia
Civil rights march blocked by highway patrol clash
Tense standoff occurred Friday as highway patrolmen and civil rights marchers sparred over car stops near the marching column toward Jackson. Troopers barred cars within a mile to keep traffic moving, while marchers said this hindered access to doctors, nurses, supplies, and leaders. Robert Green of the SCLC was escorted away as Ralph Abernethy arranged a regroup and a conference with Charles Snodgrass of the investigations unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Rueseb
Jackson
Robert Green
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ralph Abernethy
Martin Luther King
Charles Snodgrass
Highwestr Matenl
Service Station Mishap Victim Improves in Hospital
A South Charleston woman, Virginia Scott, 37, injured when a car crashed into her station owned by husband Millard Scott, remained in serious condition but showed slow improvement at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Two female passengers escaped with minor injuries.
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South Charleston
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Virginia Scott
Millard Scott
Boy Rider Hit By Car During Marchers Protest
A seven year old boy riding a bicycle was struck by a car near Court Street during a march. Police said the boy received abrasions to the knees and a lacerated lower lip and was treated at Charleston General Hospital. Snodgrass criticized the marchers and claimed troopers had been heckled. Abernethy denied provoking violence and said troopers aimed to keep the event peaceful.
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Snodgrass
Charleston
Abersethyton Hospital
Richard A. Dolin
Truslaw St
Abernethy
Job Corps Center Under Scrutiny After Graduation Prank
Report on the Job Corps Center incident notes no major law violation by students but cites disorderly noise and a suspected attempted assault when a bottle neck was thrown toward an officer. Police and center officials discuss procedures and potential disciplinary actions while two injured girls receive hospital treatment.
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Nunley
Corps Center
Dennis Scragg Job
George Henderson
Scragg
Office of Economic Opportunity
Hobart
Peabody Wins Senate Endorsement on First Ballot
In Boston former Gov Endicott Peabody won the Democratic endorsement for U.S. Senate on the first ballot, defeating Mayor John F. Collins by 1,078 to 721. The recount from two districts caused slight changes but Collins accused Powers of revenge as he spoke amid supporters.
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Boston
Endicott Peabody
Atten
John F. Collins
U.S. Senate
Peabody
Recanvass
Collins
Plateas
Johnny Powers
Supreme Judicial Court
Powers
Massachusetts
Ime
Welfare official Mary Hess takes district duties
Miss Mary Jane Hess administrator of District 1 of the State Department of Welfare has assumed responsibility for the agency's staff development unit. Welfare Commissioner L L Vincent said Hess will coordinate her temporary assignment in the state office with continued administration of District 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Hess
State Department of Welfare
Welfare
L. L. Vincent
Miss Hess
State Office
Cooke Named Concord College Alumnus of Year
R. Cooke superintendent of Mercer County schools is named alumnus of the year by Concord College Alumni Association. The 1937 Concord graduate received a plaque at the annual banquet amid honors that also awarded Bertha Boggess the Golden Alumna award for long service to the college.
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Athens
W R. Cooke
Mercer County’ Schools
Concord College
Cooke
Concord
Bertha Boggess
Association
Adult Swimming Class Slated at Charleston YMCA
The Charleston YMCA offers an adult advanced swimming class on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 3 to June 30. Sessions run 7 to 8 p.m. with a $10 fee. Enrollment requires some swimming ability and can be completed by calling the YMCA.
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Charleston Ymca
Tealling
YMCA
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Pollution Control Commission
Purlehaw
Sorcifications Goon
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Cay
Baniding
Gentry
Houston
Kansas City
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Mart Beach
Milwaukee
Mets
Paul Montgomery
Nashville
New Orleans
York
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Portland
Orin C. Richman
San Antonio
Sam Francisco
Tampa
Teamster
Lee Street
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Summers Street
Evers
Peanttayot
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Center
Cash & Carry Special
FBI
SAT
Enestlvania
Gwarrier St. Bradge
Fennsylvente
Rolling Hills
Total Electric “Gallery
House
Mi 1
Vrroom Motor
Miles Ak
Wscoss
Spyro
Pauley Cleaners
Lane Cat
Kanawha Valley
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